Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass., is really a beautiful coastal spot, just a few miles south on Route 3A from the downtown. We recently visited after 6 p.m. on a weekend and there was no parking fee. The walk was peaceful — with fewer crowds — and the sunset spectacular. We also enjoyed the […]
Month: July 2012
Revisiting The Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass.
After a 25-year break, I finally made it back to the Dairy Dome in Stoneham, Mass., for some ice cream on a hot summer day. I picked up right where I left off: enjoying the very good ice cream, friendly service, a community gathering place type of feeling, and the rather offbeat look of the […]
Maine Open Lighthouse Day to Shine on Sept. 15
The Maine Office of Tourism just sent us a message that the 4th Annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place Sept. 15th, 2012. This is a great chance to visit the many beautiful Maine lighthouses that grace the state’s coast, islands and rivers. Most lighthouses will be open to the public from 9 a.m. […]
Peace and Quiet, Scenery and a Museum in Weston, Vt.
Weston, Vt., is famous as the home of the Vermont Country Store, but look around a little more and you’ll see one of Vermont’s most beautiful towns. The classic town common, the well maintained older homes and buildings, interesting little niche shops, the friendly folks, and an overall sense of peacefulness in the air make […]
Taking a Historic Cemetery Tour in Plymouth, Mass.
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Modern Diner in Pawtucket, R.I., Appeals to All Crowds
At first, I though the name the “Modern Diner” was just a ridiculously inaccurate moniker for this Pawtucket, R.I. dining spot. The classic cable dining car seemed to have more to do with the remote past than recent times. How can you call something modern that dates back to the FDR days? The history is […]
Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth is a shining example of a great Maine lighthouse. Dating back to the late 1700s, this beautiful southern coastal Maine lighthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Place is ideally situated along the scenic rocky coastline. Some lighthouses in New England have odd shapes […]